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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 759.78, 1,048.55 and 628.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 759.78, 1,048.55 and 628.56 is: 867.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    759.78 : 1,048.55 = 628.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    759.78/1,048.55 = 628.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    759.78x = 1,048.55 × 628.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    759.78x = 659,073.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 659,073.45/759.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 867.45

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